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HJ59 YVX

2009 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,525 mi
Last recorded138,525 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YVX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 136,120 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2024 136,120 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,186 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2023 133,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,653 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 131,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 128,660 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Rear suspension beam corrosion

Fail 10 May 2021 128,655 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Rear suspension beam corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2020
Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,538 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,423 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,423 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,334 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 105,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the n/s/r tyre is slightly distorded.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the n/s/r tyre is slightly distorded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,328 miles

both front shock absorbers are starting to leak,

the rear exhaust box is starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,205 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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HJ59 YVX is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ59 YVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ59 YVX is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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